Vine
Viticulture: The Stages of Wine Grape Cultivation
A detailed account of the science of viticulture and enology, these stages of cultivation and after-harvest winery processes make up the...
Pruning and Grape Vine Training: The Basics of Wine Grape Growing
Both pruning and training refer to the practice of removing selected plant parts, in order to manipulate a grapevine into acting in a...
T.V. Munson - The Man Who Saved the European Wine Industry
T.V. Munson was an American viticulturalist who perfected the science of vine grafting, saving the European wine industry after grafting...
Common Vine Diseases and Disorders
Common vine diseases include harmful ones like powdery mildew, downy mildew, bunch rot and Pierce's Disease. However, some afflictions,...
Here's the Difference Between Wine Grapes and Table Grapes
Wine grapes are smaller with large, hard seeds for the production of tannin while table grapes are large with small seeds for added juice...
Edaphology 101: Don't Plant Vineyards in These Soils
Edaphology is the science which studies the soil's influence on living organisms, especially plants. The best vineyards are those planted...
Botrytis Cinerea: Friend or Foe?
When it comes to viticulture, Botrytis Cinerea is arguably the most important fungus around. Its effect on the quality and quantity of a...
The Anatomy of the Grapevine Explained
The anatomy of a grape is complex, made up of essential inner and out parts like the Phloem, which is responsible for transporting...
The History of Vitis Vinifera
Vitis Vinifera is one of the most widely cultivated fruit crops in the world today, and it is grown on every continent except for...
